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How to Get Deodorant Buildup Out of Clothes

How to remove deodorant build up and stains from black clothes as well as ugly yellow stains from the armpit area and white deodorant marks.
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armpit area of a men's black t-shirt after having been scrubbed with baking soda using a boar bristle scrub brush and then having vinegar poured over it to activate the cleaning process
Hands On Time:1 minute
Additional Time:5 minutes
Total Time:6 minutes

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Instructions

  • Turn clothing inside out.
  • Generously sprinkle baking soda on the area of the build-up.
  • Scrub lightly with the toothbrush or scrubber gently working the baking soda into the fabric and then pour vinegar directly on top of the baking soda. 
  • There will be a cool eruption, bubbling, and gurgling. Let the chemical reaction work its magic for a few minutes before proceeding to the next step.
  • Once the eruption and chemical process has stopped, scrub the area once again using a scrubbing brush and then wash as usual.

Notes

I didn't worry about anything happening to my husband's shirt when I set out on this experiment because I had nothing to lose but you may opt to test the vinegar and baking soda on an inconspicuous area of your clothing first before taking the plunge. 

As with any of my recipes, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly depending on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.

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Author: Mary Beth
Cost: $1.00